Checking Brake Operation - Husqvarna 36 Workshop Manual

Checking brake operation

!
WARNING!
After repair, the chain brake
must be checked as set out in
the following instructions.
The engine should not be running
during the test.
Test that the chain brake comes on as
follows:
Hold the chain saw above a firm surface.
The distance between the bar and the
surface are shown in the table below.
Bar length, L
15-20 inches
21-28 inches
29-32 inches
Release the front handle and let the chain
saw rotate around the rear handle.
When the bar nose hits the surface the
chain brake should trip.
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Height, H
50 cm
70 cm
80 cm
L
H
47
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